The Ugly Side of Eswatini-Taiwan Relations
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te's visit to Eswatini was canceled due to China pressuring neighboring countries to rescind overflight permits. The visit was meant to coincide with the 40th anniversary of Eswatini's King Mswati III's coronation.
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te's trip to Eswatini was canceled at the last minute due to pressure from China. The visit was scheduled to coincide with the 40th anniversary of King Mswati III's coronation. Mauritius, Seychelles, and Madagascar rescinded overflight permits, reportedly at Beijing's behest. The canceled visit was to include a tour of the Taiwan-funded Royal Science and Technology Park and commemorate the anniversary of official ties between Taiwan and Eswatini. Taiwan's relations with Eswatini are based on official development assistance, dating back to the 1960s when Taiwan competed with China for diplomatic recognition in Africa. The alliance is one of Taiwan's last remaining diplomatic ties in Africa.
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